I didn't get to go to the parades or anything last weekend because I was working. But this weekend was fun until last night. Everyone I was with was pretty exhausted early so we called it a night shortly before 10PM. I'm not sure why, but last night was PACKED on The Strand. I drove around for a half hour trying to find a parking place. We spent the largest part of the day up near the Seawall with some friends, so I didn't get to The Strand as early as I usually have. But I had no idea I would have such a bear of a time finding a place to park. I found out why this morning:
http://news.galvestondailynews.com/stor ... e9edd1f0c9
Brian Distefano, director of marketing for the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, has said state officials at one point counted 50,000 more cars than usual.
One we started walking around The Strand, we realized just how crowded it was. If this had been last year, after Katrina, I could have understood the crowds. But why are there so many here this year? Not complaining...just surprised. I mean, it was packed!! Friday night was busy, but freaking cold so the crowds weren't as bad. Last night, you literally had to push your way through to get around. And being 5'2", that's not too easy.
I ended up throwing most of my beads that I've collected over the past couple of years while we were at the Seawall yesterday. Of course, the really great ones I'm keeping for special occasions (yes, I mean what you think I mean).
I'm looking forward to Tuesday night. It will be mostly locals at the final parade and there will be crawfish!
